Andy Reid

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on their official website Monday morning that Andy Reid is no longer the head coach. Reid's dismissal comes a day after the Eagles concluded the 2012 season with a 4-12 record after their loss to the New York Giants on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Reid's 140 victories are an Eagles' franchise record and rank 22nd on the all-time NFL coaching list... The Giants (9-7) saw their playoff chances come to an end minutes after Sunday's game, when the Chicago Bears finished off a 26-24 victory over Detroit to secure the second and final NFC wild-card berth...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The progress of the Kansas City Chiefs offense from last year to this one can be judged by how many times head coach Andy Reid blows his whistle. The shrill noise signifies the end of the action for each play. Last year, Reid spent a lot of time blowing his whistle before the ball was even snapped. The Chiefs struggled in the early days of learning his version of the west coast offense and at least a half-dozen times per practice, they were sent back to the huddle to regroup and run the play.

This may be the last year of the Andy Reid era in Philadelphia. And perhaps it's time to make a change. But instead of pillorying Reid for what he couldn't accomplish, let us instead commend him for everything he did, many of which another coach might not have done, including: •Taking four straight Eagles teams to the NFC championship game, often with mainly average talent. •Taking a dynastic New England team (that may have been cheating in the Super Bowl anyway) down to the wire.

When Andy Reid was fired by the Philadelphia Eagles after the 2012 season, he decided he wanted to get back to doing what he does best: coaching. Reid returned to Philadelphia on Saturday to appear on a panel with Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff at the NFL's Career Development Symposium at Penn's Wharton School. The topic was managing key relationships, and the audience included 70 NFL assistant coaches and player-personnel executives aspiring for bigger jobs. Reid fielded a question about evaluating his shortcomings.

Eagles' fans are split over whether Andy Reid should remain as head coach for a 14th season next year. Here are 10 reasons why he should be fired — and 10 reasons why he should stay. The first part of the below paragrahs is TIME'S STILL HIS (keep him), the second part is TIME'S UP (lose him). He's a heavyweight coach — as in he's well respected around the NFL./He's a heavyweight coach – as in about 300 pounds' worth. He has experience — as in he's the longest tenured coach in the NFL./He's lost his touch — as in he's the longest tenured coach in the NFL. He's good at drafting wide receivers and tight ends./The next serviceable linebacker he drafts will be his first.

By Daniel Aller, The Sports Xchange JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Even though he wasn't unemployed very long, Andy Reid's regular-season return to the sideline was about as ideal as it could get Sunday. A near-shutout by the defense. A sparkling debut from his quarterback. And, most important, a win. Reid's Kansas City Chiefs, who quickly hired the 21-year NFL coaching veteran after the Philadelphia Eagles dismissed him this past offseason, rolled to a 28-2 win at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, where the Jaguars' second year of their long-term rebuilding process got off to a rocky start.

Ever wonder what Philadelphia Eagles' coach Andy Reid looked like as a child? We didn't think so, but here's some rare video of Reid from 1971 when he participated in a Punt, Pass and Kick competition at an NFL game in California. Reid, just like now, was/is big for his age. For the video, click here

Andy Reid is the target of a new YouTube video. The video parodies Taylor Swift's song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and is called " We Are Never Ever Gonna Win With Andy. " Check out the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z447qc4ZRRA

Who really should have been fired by the Philadelphia Eagles? First round draft pick (27th overall) Jason Babin, who just came off a Pro Bowl season? I think not. Change needs to happen for this team to save its season or the next two. Change starts at the top and works it way down. How is it that when the Eagles can't get the W, Andy Reid fires someone? Is this a way for him to save himself? Hey, Philadelphia Eagles, get a clue. Sam Kopp Whitehall Township

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on their official website that Andy Reid is no longer the head coach. The organization's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Lurie will hold a press conference at 1 p.m. today at the NovaCare Complex. "Andy Reid won the most games of any head coach in Eagles history and he is someone I respect greatly and will remain friends with for many years to come,” said Lurie. "But, it is time for the Eagles to move in a new direction. Coach Reid leaves us with a winning tradition that we can build upon.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It was one of those plays that happen several times in a football game. The player with the ball is tackled and the official places the ball in the wrong spot. Generally those moments quickly fade with the next snap. But on Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid decided he wanted a second look, and his successful replay challenge seemed to ignite his team. The Chiefs eventually beat the New York Giants 31-7 and pushed their record for the young season to 4-0. It is only the third time in franchise history that the team has started the season with four victories.

PHILADELPHIA - On a night when the Eagles tried to rekindle memories of 2004, they delivered nagging reminders of 2011 and 2012. Andy Reid may have changed colors and sidelines on Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field, but these were the same old Eagles delivering the same kind of dreadful performance that ended Reid's 14-year tenure here. A turnover and mistake-filled performance allowed Reid to enjoy a happy homecoming with a 26-16 Kansas City Chiefs win over the Eagles, and Philadelphia football fans will wake up on this morning to the hard, cold reality that the honeymoon with their new coach is over while their former coach is 3-0 and receiving Gatorade showers from his new players.

Most of the focus this week has naturally been on the return of coach Andy Reid to Philadelphia. But the real story of the Kansas City Chief's surprising 2-0 start is the rebirth of quarterback Alex Smith. Reid's return is why tonight's game at Lincoln Financial Field is being played in prime time for a national television audience. After 14 years as coach of the Eagles, Reid has taken over a team that won just two games last season - or two less than his 2012 Eagles team. And, just liked he did when he first came to the Eagles in 1999, Reid's No. 1 priority in Kansas City was to find a franchise quarterback.

- Andy Reid tried to change once. It led to around 30 seconds or so of unemployment. He learned his lesson. He won't try changing again. The former coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and current coach of the Kansas City Chiefs is back to being the same leader, teacher and mentor he was for the better part of 14 seasons in Philadelphia, where he eventually strayed from some of his principles of surrounding himself with great leaders in the locker...

- Andy Reid's first draft pick remains his best, and it explains why quarterback Donovan McNabb remains so special, even if he never was the most popular Philadelphia Eagle of his time, let alone all time. "Funny guy," defensive end Trent Cole said. "Real funny guy. " Wide receiver Jason Avant said "his strongest asset was his example of hard work, and we followed that. " Many of his offensive teammates described him as a leader by more than just example, a friend and perfect teammate in many ways.

— The NFL knew what is was doing last spring when it put its schedule together and came out with the Philadelphia Eagles playing on national television in a Week 1 Monday night game. It knew that Philly's dynamic new head coach, Chip Kelly, would bring an unlimited amount of intrigue to not just Philadelphia but a worldwide fan base that has been bombarded since January with details about Kelly's sports science, revolutionary communication methods, nutritional and conditioning beliefs, practice methods, no-huddle offense and everything else under the sun and clouds at the NovaCare Complex since he took over.

One by one, the Eagles are trickling onto the campus here at Lehigh University, which will be hosting training camp for the 16th straight year. A couple of early tidbits before heading to coach Andy Reid's 5 p.m. press conference: *As reported yesterday, safety Kurt Coleman appears primed, physically and mentally, to make that starting job vacated by Quintin Mikell his. He said having Mikell as a mentor last year was "a blessing" and hopes...

Andy Reid is reportedly on his way to becoming the Arizona Cardinals next coach. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Tuesday that "it is a done deal" and KTVK-TV in Arizona reported that Reid is "very close" to being named the Cardinals' coach. ESPN also reported that there is a "95 percent" chance that Reid will be hired by Arizona. Reid was fired Monday as coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cardinals' job opened up when Ken Whisenhunt was fired the same day. Reid coached Philadelphia for 14 years and was let go after a 4-12 season.

By Daniel Aller, The Sports Xchange JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Even though he wasn't unemployed very long, Andy Reid's regular-season return to the sideline was about as ideal as it could get Sunday. A near-shutout by the defense. A sparkling debut from his quarterback. And, most important, a win. Reid's Kansas City Chiefs, who quickly hired the 21-year NFL coaching veteran after the Philadelphia Eagles dismissed him this past offseason, rolled to a 28-2 win at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, where the Jaguars' second year of their long-term rebuilding process got off to a rocky start.

In keeping with tradition, the NFL sent questionnaires to its eight new head coaches during the off-season, quizzing them on random topics. Among the questions was, "Who has the hardest job in football?" Answered Chip Kelly of the Philadelphia Eagles: "No one. It's a game. " That may be, but there are livelihoods on the line. Ask Andy Reid, who was fired after 14 seasons in Philadelphia, replaced by Kelly. Or Bruce Arians, the former Temple University coach, who gets his first NFL job with the Arizona Cardinals at the age of 60. Even so, all eyes will be on Kelly, in his first NFL job of any kind.